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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,682.52, 341,906.50 and 167,219.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,682.52, 341,906.50 and 167,219.02 is: 230,832.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,682.52 : 341,906.50 = 167,219.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,682.52/341,906.50 = 167,219.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,682.52x = 341,906.50 × 167,219.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,682.52x = 57,173,269,861.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,173,269,861.63/247,682.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,832.88

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